Yixing Gaiwan (ZiSha: ZiNi)

Gaiwan is a versatile brewing vessel that can play multiple roles in your tea experience. First and foremost, it allows you to brew tea. With ease. It is easy to load with tea, easy not to overflow with water, and easy to clean up. As you lift the lid, you are greeted with the rich scents wafting from the steeping leaves. And as you pour the water into the vessel, the gaiwan offers a view of the leaves swirling and gracefully unfurling, adding an element of visual delight to the brewing process.  This gaiwan is made of ZiSha clay (紫砂), also known as Yixing clay, from Yixing (宜兴) in Jiangsu Province, in the Delta of the Yangtze River. Among the various clays, Yixing clay is often the number one choice for Gong Fu Cha practitioners. That structure, along with its heat-retaining properties, can gently soften rough edges in the liquor, making the taste feel rounder. Qing Shui Ni (清水泥) ZiSha clay is a subdivision of ZiNi (紫泥). It features excellent "breathability" – softening tannins, round